The Rider Haggard Library

In which the quietude of a moonlit South African camp is shattered by the sinister presence of a prowling lioness, whose hunger brings terror and loss to a small hunting party. The beauty of the surro...

14 Jun 23min

In which the sombre consequences of a lioness’s deadly visit compel the narrator and his companions to devise a cunning trap involving a sick ox, leading to a dramatic and fierce confrontation among t...

14 Jun 28min

In which the closing chapter recounts the poignant and serene passing of the indomitable Allan Quatermain, as well as the steadfast efforts of his companions to preserve and consolidate the realm of Z...

13 Jun 20min

In which the sorrowful Sorais is brought before the royal court to answer for her deeds, revealing her proud spirit even as her fate is sorrowfully sealed amidst regal ceremonies; and the narrator, la...

12 Jun 23min

In which the valiant Umslopogaas and Macumazahn endure a relentless night ride across moonlit plains and weary hills, striving against time and exhaustion to deliver urgent tidings to the beleaguered ...

12 Jun 26min

In which Umslopogaas heroically defends a crucial stairway against a host of assailants, holding his ground with fierce determination and unwavering courage as marble blocks are hastily piled to bar t...

12 Jun 36min

In which the shadow of impending conflict darkens the grand hall of Zu-Vendis, as bitter rivalries and tangled loyalties are revealed amidst a dramatic confrontation between royal sisters, heralding a...

11 Jun 40min

In which the High Priest Agon is trapped, and his captive status precipitates a rare and impassioned wedding between the Queen Nyleptha and Sir Henry Curtis, solemnised amidst reluctant priestly rites...

11 Jun 25min